Poor sleeping habits
A lack of sleep can be a huge contributor to hormonal imbalances. During sleep, our body repairs itself and takes a good well-deserved rest.
If our sleeping hours are messed up, we can end up tired and snacking on sugary or caffeinated foods and beverages to wake up. These play havoc with our hormone balance, immune system, as well as the quality of your next sleep. And so the cycle repeats!
If you’re struggling to get a good shut-eye, have a read over this blog here on Top Tips for Naturally Improving Your Sleep.
Poor diet
A diet lacking in a plethora of fresh fruits and veggies, high-quality proteins, good fats and an abundance of fresh-water can lead to some major nutritional deficiencies. This can ultimately lead to some hormonal imbalances.
Alcohol, caffeine, sodas, sugar, and processed foods can all leach precious nutrients from our body’s and cause haywire in the hormonal department.
One nutrient, in particular, that is often robbed is magnesium. A mineral that is known for its ability to reduce menstrual cramps.
Other hormonal disrupters can be caused by:
- chemicals in our foods
- chemicals in body care products
- xenoestrogens leaching from plastic containers/water bottles (have a research into xenoestrogens)
- some tap waters
- non-organic dairy and meat products
- being over-weight
- living an inactive lifestyle
- even drinking too much coffee!